Bakkt is a digital asset and financial services platform that employs roughly 260 people. Recent staffing data shows a modest number of new hires alongside a higher level of employee departures, resulting in a leaner overall roster. The organization maintains diverse talent across technology, business, and client-facing functions, reflecting its focus on building and operating solutions that connect traditional finance with digital assets.
Engineering is the largest team at Bakkt, accounting for about 28% of all employees with more than 70 technologists building and maintaining the company’s product suite. Sales & Support follows with approximately 50 professionals who handle client acquisition and day-to-day service needs. Business Management (35 employees) and Finance & Administration (34 employees) provide the operational backbone, while Operations, Consulting, Real Estate, and Education collectively round out the remaining headcount. A small "Other" category captures specialized and cross-functional roles, illustrating the company’s flexible allocation of talent.
Bakkt’s workforce is primarily U.S.-based and distributed across several metropolitan hubs. The largest concentration—around one-third of all employees—is in the Atlanta area, which serves as the company’s headquarters. New York and Phoenix make up the next biggest clusters, while smaller groups operate in Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland, Ormond Beach, and Bismarck. An additional cohort is listed as “Other,” indicating remote or less centrally located staff, underscoring Bakkt’s hybrid approach to location strategy.